PerfWeb 109 – Day 2 features Joe Basha and Becky Bolkovac in a practical, honest conversation about what perfusion can be: a job, a vocation, a hobby, or a career—and how the way you frame your work impacts burnout, satisfaction, professionalism, and patient care.

They break down the definitions, discuss real-world pressures like workload and call coverage, and explore why team culture and leadership matter—especially in high-stakes environments where the patient must always come first.

PerfWeb 109 – Day 1 continues with a hands-on look at the “Anamotage Table” and how advanced 3D anatomy tools are transforming perfusion education. Host Joe Basha is joined by Ed Delaney (Director, Hofstra Cardiovascular Sciences & Perfusion Medicine / Northwell Health) and Vivian Moreno to explore how real-time cadaver-based visualization enhances anatomy, physiology, circuit planning, and board review.

The discussion highlights how layered, interactive learning helps students connect anatomy to surgery, improves clinical readiness, and complements simulation training—while reinforcing professionalism, accountability, and lifelong learning in perfusion practice.

PerfWeb 109 – Day 1 kicks off with a deep dive into how VR and AR are reshaping perfusion education. Host Joe Basha is joined by Vivian Moreno, Ed Delaney (Director, Perfusion Services, Northwell Health / Program Director, Hofstra), and Marty de Castro (Chief AI Scientist, VIRMEDEX).

They break down how virtual simulation supports earlier clinical readiness, skill repetition, stress inoculation, and objective performance tracking—plus practical details on implementation, costs, and customization. The conversation closes with a look at what’s next for VR-based training and where the technology may be headed.